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Social Media + Cats = Cool

2009-04-09T09:32:00.003-05:00

Usually, cats and cat people don't go hand in hand with social things (social media, being social...having a social life...etc). But one genius decided to link his cat door to twitter (so he could tell when it was being utilized no matter where he was) and RFID (a small identification chip so he could tell WHICH cat was accessing the door). ON TOP OF THAT, it snaps a photo of the door in use to post in his tweet. THIS IS SO COOL I MAY JUST PEE ON MYSELF. ON PURPOSE.

The cats names are Gus and Penny. such cute names. Read more at Engadget.

Oops

2009-04-06T19:15:00.003-05:00

I'm sorry, my faithful cat blog friends. I took a hiatus from the cat blog for the month of March, but I intend on bringing it back in full force!

To get things jump started, I'll post a link to an article about 50 animals who hate baths. Obviously, cats are well represented in this article, but one in particular caught my eye.

I really cannot use many words to describe this. In fact, the only thing I can use to describe this is ":("

he looks like someone just told him cat nip doesn't exist. Poor fella. To check out more, visit BestWeekEver.tv

Coming up: A review of a really good vacuum cleaner for your cat hair probs!

Caboodle Ranch

2009-02-28T11:13:00.001-06:00

This guy is nuts. He went from a cat hating fool to a cat loving fiend in a year. He built a "ranch" in rural florida where 500 cats hang out and play and bask in the sunlight.

I am not sure if this is super cool or super weird. It's a bit of both, I'd say...I mean, he lives in like a shed that has no toilet or running water...but somehow he had a hundred thousand dollars to open up a cat sanctuary. I think he should get sponsored by the state or something so they can somehow legitimize it. I wouldn't want to take my kids here.

stop the presses

2009-02-16T21:51:00.002-06:00

death, destruction, nuclear war, and the end of the world would be less heart stopping than this:

it's like the gods of cuteness decided that ENOUGH WAS ENOUGH. we're gonna make those damn humans understand each other for once and for all. we're gonna take the cutest creatures known in nature and make them FRIENDS.

I am pretty sure world peace would be possible if this was shown to everyone on earth.

Kittens: Inspired by Kittens!

2009-02-15T16:15:00.002-06:00

My favorite little girl reading my favorite book.

On the first shot, you can clearly see the girl has a tattoo on her forearm. I'm not sure what it is, but i'm assuming it's something like this:

keep on the lookout for a post about cat and cat-related tattoos coming soon...

Quick Update

2009-02-06T07:10:00.003-06:00

Sorry I've neglected you, my fellow cat lovers and loyal fans!

I swear it'll never happen again.

In the meantime, please enjoy this link:

Modern Cat

Basically, Modern Cat is the 1 stop resource for the lonely/rich/yuppie cat owner (I fall into at least one of those categories...unfortunately rich is not one of them). It features different designer cat accessories and toys all with that modern "Design Within Reach" aesthetic. Highly recommended for the snobby volvo-driving crowd.

Also, I have a quick video to share with you:

cuteness. 2. the. MAX.

Return Of The Roomba

2009-02-01T10:45:00.002-06:00

Someone's been paying attention.

This is so cute my brain just barfed on itself.

the ULTIMATE cat mansion

2009-01-17T17:51:00.006-06:00

Apparently this has been making the rounds since October, and Frank posted this in his blog, but apparently some Japanese Geniuses (Japaneniuses?) have created the ultimate in cat comfort and luxury, in a house totally designed for cats.

I will not post all the photos - i'll leave that to the wonderful post on My Cat Goma - but this photo below should be sufficient to make you click through:

All I can say is wow. the pictures speak for themselves - they've really thought of everything.

more here and here: manufacturer's website - japanese

water cat

2009-01-11T16:51:00.003-06:00

It's usually pretty safe to assume that housecats don't like water. Well, at least, they are very interested in it but not interested in being submerged in it (it's well known that tigers are great and frequent swimmers, so this assumption cannot be extended to all cats). It's a good generalization about cats, though, and many people can attest to trying to bathe their cat (why? you do realize they bathe themselves...) or using a squirtgun for discipline uses.

However, there's an exception to every rule - and I think this is more of a kitten thing than a cat thing, to be frank - but some cats totally love the water. Here's a cute example:

Funny Videos

this little kitty is having a ball in a pretty darn full bathtub. Tux liked kind of putting his paws in the water when he was little, but never to this extent.

Peta's "Sea Kitten" campaign

2009-01-11T13:14:00.005-06:00

PETA, everyone's favorite pro-animal organization (you know, the ones with the controversial ads and tactics that makes vegetarians ashamed to be associated with them) has started a new ad effort to make people stop eating fish.

Their idea? Call fish "sea kittens." They are using the fact that everyone loves kittens and no one could possibly eat one (except Koreans of course). I applaud their effort to try and capitalize on the cuteness of the kitten, but let's face it - a rose would smell as sweet by any other name, and a fish would taste as delicious (especially to a real cat) by any other name.

Before you vegans get all up on in my grill, trust me, i know that fishing is awful and that the oceans are really overfished and whatever. I just think this is a stupid idea. Here's a news article about the campaign.

Anyway, i made myself a sea kitten. a ramones sea kitten:

Always On Their Own Terms

2009-01-06T20:02:00.004-06:00

It's true.

Cats are totally, unequivocally always on their own terms.

Eating? On their own terms. Snuggling? On their own terms. Being pet? You guessed it - always on their own terms.

This is fine, and probably one of the main reasons I enjoy having cats as pets- their independence is less insulting than the attitude of a dog who follows you around absolutely everywhere demanding attention like a small child.

It's even more awesome when cats change their owner's lives because of their terms. This happens to me in the morning when my cats get hungry. There's no way they let me sleep when they've got it in their small little brains that it's feeding time.

Observe this:

This awesome cat is so on his own terms that during this timelapse video he spends most the time just annoying his owner, as if to say, "You can't sleep now. I don't want you to. you have to sleep only when I say." Now that is cool.

the worst cat website ever

2009-01-04T13:00:00.001-06:00

Feline's Pride

What is that AWFUL song that's playing?! AND WHY IS IT PLAYING?

Diets

2009-01-04T12:42:00.004-06:00

First of all, happy new year to everyone out there! I hope your celebrations were safe and the cat nip intake was kept at a minimum.

Secondly, I am thinking about making tux and turtle's diets a bit more interesting. I am thinking of, in addition to the totally gross canned food they eat, giving them a mixture of cooked fish (salmon and white fishes), some small amounts of cooked egg and vegetables (like Broccoli), seaweed, and perhaps a small amount of brown rice all mixed up.

Before I get myself into this too deep or risk making them sick, I'll need sufficient resources to ensure that what I intend on feeding them is healthy and that they'll get the sufficient protein and vitamins that cats require.

So, I will be doing some online research (this seems like a good starting point) but was wondering if anyone out there may have any opinions or ideas about feeding your cats homemade food.

Toyota's Ninja Cat ad

2008-12-29T22:52:00.003-06:00

I have been aware of this ad for a while now, but forgot to post about it for some dumb reason.

While we're required to suffer through SAVED BY ZERO and The BEST BEST BESTEST Toyotathon Ever ads for Toyota, and the "that's pretty frickin' coo" dodge truck ad, our friends down under have got it quite different with this spot:

I know the auto industry is hurtin' here, and even Toyota is posting losses, but certainly some creativity wouldn't hurt in their American market! Jeez, this ad has absolutely nothing to do with cars (or people for that matter...or sense) but damned if it doesn't make me wanna go buy a Toyota right now.

Feral Cats

2008-12-26T21:22:00.003-06:00

I ran across this article in the Chicago Tribune recently, that revealed there are 400,000 feral cats roaming the streets of our fair city. This is a large number; but certainly no greater than the number of "feral rats" roaming our city streets, either.

Problem is, according to the article, is that people are running into problems being able to afford their pets and often let them go into the streets. These feral cats are/were domesticated at one point, people, and should be taken in by those who can afford or want a new pet.

They have a similar problem in japan, although this is usually attributed to people getting kittens, and only keeping them until they're done being cute then letting them go. These cats are everywhere in Japan, although the ones in Chicago are being viewed as pests simply because they're getting into trash, pooping everywhere, etc. What people don't realize is that this 'pest' is a man-made problem and certainly it is not the cat's fault that it's doing what it needs to do to survive.

Holiday Cats: What To Get Your Beloved Feline?

2008-12-23T11:10:00.003-06:00

I know I've struggled in finding that perfect gift for people in the past, so it's no mystery that I would also struggle to find a perfect gift for my cats. Don't they deserve something too? I think so.

I think, however, that struggle is over. Introducing, the heated crinkle tunnel:

Doesn't that look fun?

Still need a holiday gift idea??

2008-12-22T23:16:00.001-06:00

Christmas is just hours away and Hanukkah has already started! what the hell are you gonna do?? good thing you're reading this blog because i have the perfect idea:

Cat Holiday Greeting Cards!

Perfect for every cat lover on your list.

Why do cats do this??

2008-12-22T20:27:00.002-06:00

Cold In Chicago

2008-12-21T09:50:00.002-06:00

It's -5° in Chicago today, and with a whipping wind, the windchill is well below -20°. So, let's all warm up in this pre-Christmas weekend by talking about sleeping cats.

Of course, cats sleep the majority of the day, and much of the night being crepuscular creatures. This is likely attributed to a cat saving most of their energy for dawn and dusk hours (prime hunting time, historically; prime 'run around the house and drive colin insane at 6 am' time currently).

With all that sleeping to do - some 16+ hrs a day - cats sure can find unique places to hunker down.

Typically, I've found that my cats sleeping places are on some kind of rotation. For a solid 3 weeks, Tux and Turtle could always be found sleeping on the rarely-used couch in the office. Most nights, Tux is at the foot of my bed while Turtle is on the couch in the living room (although last night they shared a spot on my bed). Often, if I leave a drawer open, Tux will settle amongst my clothes inside the drawer.

When I lived in LA, Turtle would meow and whine until the closet door was opened for her, where she spent 90% of the day sleeping. When I moved out, absolutely everything in the closet was coated in a thick layer of cat hair.

Now, I would like to share with you a link: Cat Sleeping Positions. Enjoy and stay warm.

Merry Catsmas

2008-12-19T07:58:00.002-06:00

Oh cats, you know how to put me in that holiday spirit.

Flying cats

2008-12-18T21:41:00.001-06:00

In a spaceship! Rainbo Club, Damen Ave.

Maru Update

2008-12-18T15:42:00.002-06:00

he got a new box. a bigger box. he also had more fun.

Staying warm

2008-12-16T19:58:00.002-06:00

On a snowy Chicago night...

3 Legged Wonder

2008-12-15T00:01:00.002-06:00

Came across this article recently:

3-Legged Cat Not Short On Elusiveness

Apparently, some (crazy cat) lady in Cincinnati has a 3-legged cat that likes to run away from her. She already has 6 cats in total, but "Hope" just wont stay put. The cat ran away from the crazy cat lady and is running amok throughout the neighborhood. Gee, I wonder why they can't catch it...maybe because they're using freaking dogs to find it. Give me a break, of course the cat is gonna run away from that.

Apparently they even hired a PET DETECTIVE to help out. The cat really just wants to be left alone, I'd say.

The article, which is a cross between extremely patronizing and just really horribly read had one shining moment:

"I thought I saw the glint of her eyes," he said. "But it was the shine off a beer can."

Discriminate Me

2008-12-13T08:58:00.002-06:00

The black cat's lore is that it brings bad luck. Not sure where that legend is rooted, but like most superstitions, it's based on utter lies, fear, and ignorance. Fortunately, this attitude is being diluted in today's culture, meaning that black colored cats - and - dogs are not as often left out in the cold when it comes to adoption. This article, shown to me by my sister, discusses the decline in cat and dog discrimination based on color, which while not nearly as important or relevant as say, discrimination based on a PERSON'S COLOR, perhaps the decline in cat-scrimination can mean that there's a decline in person-scrimination.

I'm not so ignorant to suggest that they are directly related, but I do believe the psychological and socio-cultural stigmas attached to "dark things" has either intentionally or inadvertently lead to a culture of racism and discrimination that has been a fixture in this country since its inception and all over the world since ... ever. I can only hope that the majority of people out there do not feel this way, about any "different" colored person, animal, or thing.

I also realize how simple it is for someone in my shoes to decry racism and ask that everyone get along, since I haven't ever been discriminated against based on the color of my skin. However, I think i speak for everyone when people - and pets - just wanna be loved.

Veggie Cats

2008-12-11T21:13:00.002-06:00

My friend Bexx, who is also a total feline freak, is vegan, and so is her cat(s). I don't have any problem with people being vegan, because it's arguable that we were built to eat meat. However, cats are clearly predatory animals and need meat to survive and be healthy (that said, there is way too much "other stuff" in modern off-the-shelf cat food- like wheat - and if i wasn't such a vegetarian lameo, i'd prepare fresh meat for the cats).

Despite this, broccoli is a vegetable that I've given to tux before and he seems to enjoy it enough to garner more than just a curious sniff - he will eat it out of my hand. He doesn't RAVE over it like he does with nori seaweed, but he enjoys it enough to eat it if its in his bowl.

Apparently he's not the only one - check out this cute little guy going bonkers over broccoli!

Spotted in the wild!

2008-12-11T17:42:00.001-06:00

oh wait, that's just a lady wearing an entirely fur outfit

Cats on the rampage

2008-12-11T08:54:00.004-06:00

I don't know what's going on these days but seems like the cat population is out of control. We've got the tiger on the loose in Indiana, the thief cat, the moshing cats... what's next??

Well, it is the holidays, so of course it's entirely approps to post about Santa and Christmas related things (Santa CLAWS anyone??)... but again, this heartwarming tale of a kitty and Santa turns into bloodshed as the kitty apparently felt threatened by sitting on Santa's lap, and bit him.

Santa did NOT have to get rabies shots, which is strange, considering that the cat that tried to eat him was a cross between a bobcat and a house cat.

Now I encourage people to get their cats out in public, at least in bursts. I mean, Brett used to take Pearl on walks around the block. But don't take your freakin' wild animal mix to a Santa event...come on.

CATS F'IN MOSHING

2008-12-11T01:00:00.003-06:00

Anyone who knows me knows 3 truths:

I love cats.

I love moshparts.

I can't think of another thing.

So clearly, there's nothing MORE i would love EVER than CATS MOSHING.

WHAT, you say? Impossible. Cats can't mosh.

Oh, but you're wrong. they can. and they do:

i want the source video so i can make my own with a better mosh part.

thanks Stvr.

Gas up the car, i'm headed to indiana

2008-12-10T00:42:00.001-06:00

Tiger On The Loose In Indiana

Criminal Cats

2008-12-09T22:56:00.003-06:00

The cat is often portrayed as a criminal in movies and books ("American Tale," the "Maus" graphic novel series, "Cats & Dogs," etc.), which may be an unfair assessment of the family on the whole. However, one could see how they would get this reputation - they are very sneaky and often loaners; some consider them unloyal or having a cold personality, or in general bad luck. Certainly, this generalization cannot be applied to all cats, just like we cannot make sweeping generalizations about or discriminate ethnic groups of humans.

Unfortunately, there is always the example upon which stereotypes are made. In this case, I'm speaking about the Cat Burglar.. Again, this term was coined to describe a burglar who is "especially skilled at stealthy or undetected entry of a premises." But now, we're talking about an actual cat who has taken it upon himself to go around the neighborhood stealing cat toys, presumably from other cats. This kind of cat-on-cat crime is casting a dark mark on the cat's reputation and all the advances the cat has made in the past years.

I highly suggest you read the article and see to it that cats like Frankie do not live in your neighborhood. Thanks to my dedicated researcher for this tip.

In a related note, there has been notable discrimination against black cats and dogs. but that post is to follow.

Cat sighting: California Ave / Logan Blvd

2008-12-07T13:34:00.002-06:00

Cat sighting: Logan Blvd / Mozart St

2008-12-07T13:26:00.003-06:00

Mittens For Kittens

2008-12-07T10:50:00.004-06:00

As winter steamrolls its way into Chicago, we've had a lot of cold, sometimes snowy days here. I don't really keep my house THAT warm, because I'm a cheapskate, and frankly the last thing a bachelor living alone in a house with two cats needs is a warm house...let's face it, having a cold house is a good reminder of the pathetic nature of my life; all i need is all the lightbulbs to burn out as well and I'm certifiably wretched. I'm not sure what that's supposed to mean, but whatever.

I've noticed lately, though, that Tux and Turtle have tended to wrap their tails around their bodies and on top of their front paws when sitting, kind of like a scarf or mittens for their paws. It's really cute. I'll update this post with a photo if I ever get out of bed.

updated: photo!

Cats In Movies

2008-12-05T22:20:00.004-06:00

My favorite movies about cats, or with cats in them are:

The Cat Returns, a Studio Ghibli film that features a cat that wears a suit and walks on his hind legs. The girl in the movie like saves a cat and they go into a weird cat land where only cats exist

An American Tail, where "Fival" is convinced there are "no cats in america and the streets are paved with cheese." Oh how wrong you were, my young Mousekewitz.

Milo & Otis. I vaguely remember casually mentioning wanting to see this to my grandpa when i was spending a summer in PA going to Bible Camp or some shit and he whisked me and my sister to the movie theater stat so we could see it.

that's all i can think of. but i really wanna see THIS ONE.

Bird Cat

2008-12-04T20:37:00.003-06:00

We've all heard of the cat bird, which is really just a bird that sounds like a cat.

But did you know there is a bird cat??

Apparently no one forwarded this young fellow the memo that cats and birds are sworn enemies. In fact, he appears to be embracing his bird-friend to the point of wanting to live in his cage with him.

The bird seems painfully aware of the situation, and while enjoying it for now, probably is wary that the cat will soon wise up.

quick update

2008-12-04T09:00:00.002-06:00

I have a backlog of 3-4 posts that i'll get to as soon as I have a free moment.
In the meantime, enjoy this Spag Cat followup:

Pasta Spaghetti Cat

2008-12-01T21:34:00.004-06:00

This is probably a pretty popular internet phenomenon by now, but being that I am somewhat socially retarded (both in real life and on the internet), I'm going to share with you the Spaghetti Cat.

Apparently, the Morning Show w/ Mike And Juliette (whatever the hell that is) was interviewing some depressing looking people when out of no where the screen cut to a picture of a cute little kitty eating spaghetti.

I'm not really sure how this happened, although this link says it was a "bleep photo", which I assume is something they put on the screen during the 5 second tape delay when someone swears, shows a boob, or barfs during a live show.

I don't think that he should be relegated as a "bleep" image, but perhaps as a new "rick rolled" type situation, where the cat shows up on the 6 o'clock news, or during the superbowl. here's hoping the producers at major networks are all cat fans!

Happy Catsgiving

2008-11-27T09:45:00.002-06:00

Painted Cats

2008-11-26T18:32:00.006-06:00

My sister sent me these photos. Apparently it can cost up to $15,000 for the work to be done, not to mention years and years of psychotherapy required to figure out what's wrong with the owners to have this done in the first place.

I love cats as much as the next guy, but this is just crossing the line.

Behold, the painted cat.

you may need to take a cold shower.

ok, so it's fake. whatever. Snopes.

2008-11-24T18:59:00.004-06:00

Chuck Woolery - yeah the guy from love connection - is hosting a show about cats.

A GAME SHOW

ABOUT

CATS.

$1,000,000 to the WINNER.

Featuring 8 CAT-testants.

I don't get the GSN - but jesus I really wish I did.

I gotta be part of this next season. Full credit to my researcher is due.

Ninja Stalker

2008-11-23T19:18:00.004-06:00

Everyone, and i mean everyone knows that cats are expert stalkers. It's how they hunt their prey. They have retractable claws which means they can walk on floors without making a sound, unlike dogs.

So, I'm sure it's evident to the cat that they are quite silent whilst walking, as it is part of their evolutionary heritage. Fully taking advantage of this feature, this cat takes it a step further. Perhaps his camoflauge doesn't really work so well inside, but he only moves when the camera is off of him. Enjoy.

Rivals

2008-11-22T20:22:00.002-06:00

Seems to be another Chicago* based blog with the same name as this one, more or less. I suppose i'm the new kid on the block so maybe i should yield...i don't think I will. Warning: poorly designed banners ahead.

That other blog

*suburban chi-town. me=+1

Maru, the Diet Cola Cat

2008-11-22T08:39:00.003-06:00

Another Japanese Gem found by my research assistant.

This fella has is own gosh darn BLOG for god's sake. he's automatically cooler than you or me. His vids are insanely popular, as evidenced by the medals "awarded" to him by youtube, and the number of views he's gotten. Plenty of other videos from this user too, so i'll probably cover some in future posts.

This video is remarkable for many reasons, the first and foremost being that this cat (although a bit on the hefty side) is extremely cute. His swirly grey coat is exotic and the way his legs splay out as he rams head first into the container often face-planting on the wall/table/whatever is in his way is heartbreakingly adorable. But what really gets me is that the cat, having no concept of spacial awareness or even basic physics, is quite obviously attempting to put a piston into a pinhole, so to speak. HE JUST CAN'T FIT. The cardboard is remarkably resilient for not being shredded with the sheer kenetic energy of the feline.

I'm not even sure what the cat is trying to do, now that i look at it for an eighth time. Like, there's nothing inside the box...there's nothing on the other side of the box...he's literally just trying to tunnel through it and failing over and over again.

While I won't spoil the ending, obviously the highlight of the video is towards the end, where the cat rears up for a super croquette 2-wickets-in-a-row move and ends up with a new belt.

On a side note, this was attempted to be reproduced with Tux and an old style box, but it just wasn't happening.

Roomba Followup

2008-11-21T20:27:00.002-06:00

Here's a follow up to the fantastic Roomba video featuring a modified vacuum with a cozy pad for the cat to sit upon as he rides his way around the room.

A few observations...

Japanese cats are amazing. and Japanese people love their cats, especially when they're doing funny or cute things.

Why is that room even being vacuumed? looks spotless. my guess is that they bought the roomba solely for the cat's pleasure.

If we can modify the device to enhance the cat's roomba-riding experience, what other things can we do to it? I'm thinking a straight up kitty playground on a roomba, or perhaps a covered one so that he can sleep whilst riding about.

Winter Cats

2008-11-21T09:44:00.001-06:00

great night last night in cat land at 2508 frank. Turtle and Tux decided that the warmest place to sleep would be on my head (tux) or in the blankets under 2 comforters sleeping next to me (turtle). I was so excited i could barely sleep.

Ode To Tux: A Repost

2008-11-20T23:31:00.001-06:00

I will be dedicating some posts to my own two cats, Tux and Turtle. This one comes first, as it's a repost from another blog, and serves as a good introduction to Tux. post is below...

This entry is dedicated to my cat, Tux. I was thinking about him recently, as I often do, and was trying to come up with a list of things that I really like about him. This list kept going! Tux is a great cat with a great personality that I think most other cats should strive for.

For those who think cats are stand-offish, or just generally rude, you haven't met Tux. Tux breaks the mold of the normal cat by being just about as friendly as a cat can be. In fact, some of his behavior is suspiciously dog-like in nature.

This one's for you big fella.

For example, he likes to sit in the window overlooking our courtyard when we're not home and wait for us to return. If he's not there already, he'll run over whenever someone's opening the door downstairs to see who it is. When I get home from work, whether it's late or early, he's always right at the door waiting for me with his tail in the air. Well, almost always. sometimes he's just sleeping on the bed and gives me a "oh, you're home? i'm going back to sleep" look.

He also is a very dedicated shower guard. Nine times out of ten, when I am in the shower, he is in the bathroom with me, sitting on the sink. I'm not sure why he does this, but he does. He doesn't often sit on the sink at other times.

When we got our new cat, Turtle, he did not play the role of a jealous older sibling who would draw in marker all over his new baby brother's face. Actually, he was interested in her and wanted to play immediately. It didn't take long before they got along just great.

For a tough guy from the streets of Philadelphia, Tux really is a charmer. And, he's always dressed to kill in his medium-grey tuxedo, like 007. He absolutely loves guests, and when people sleep over, he tends to sleep on their bed or laps, perhaps to make them feel like they're part of the family. And when it's hot out, he has no shame in laying around on his back, spreadeagle.

While most cats can be described as shy, skittish, or even neurotic, I would nominate Tux for Cat of The Year if such an award existed.

Roomba

2008-11-20T23:00:00.000-06:00

an epic vid that's been making the rounds lately:

a few observations:

His balance is impeccable.

He seems unafraid of this foreign object, unlike this guy here.

His tail is dragging BEHIND the roomba, thus negating (or perhaps working in parallel) to any vacuuming action the roomba may be performing

This may be the single greatest testimony for anyone, especially me to buy a roomba. If i can be guaranteed that Tux and Turtle would ride these things all day and all night, having fun AND cleaning the floor, i'd buy TWO in a second.

Feel free to discuss and add your own observations.

welcome

2008-11-20T21:36:00.000-06:00

To me, cats are not just another animal to keep and say they're your own.

They're a way of life.

Why? I don't know. perhaps its their "uppity attitude" they exude, or perhaps the fact that they will cuddle and snuggle on their own terms only. Maybe it's because they warrant their own indoor "bathroom," thus changing living space dynamics. Maybe it's because they can really sense when you're down or need a friend. Maybe all of these reasons and more.

The goal of this blog is to reach out to the cat-community, and to present to them my observations, others observations, tips and tricks, and most of all, silly cat videos and photos. This is not a "i can haz cheezburger" blog or anything like that, but I will not discount contributions from such a website.

Look for more in the future.